A64 or XP 3200+? - look inside...

[DevilsAdvocate]

Ok - I need to get a new PC for my dad (he wants it for gaming)

I can get a complete system with a XP 3200+ for about $350 after rebate. I was going to add my own video card.

I can get an A64 3200+ for about $550 with an FX 5500 for $570 AR.

What to get?

 

[JBT]

For gaming? an FX 5500 is going to SUCK... atleast get a 9600 pro...

 

[NightCrawler]

The difference isn't that great yet between the Athlon 64 and Athlon XP yet. I would probably get the XP machine now and wait to see how the socket 939 shakes out in a year.

Computers become obsolete so fast.

PS: I find it funny that your DAD is a gamer

 

[MichaelD]

Grrr. :|

General Hardware, please.

 

[MegaWorks]

I think you're in the wrong section try the processors thread

 

[Chu]

Keep in mind the A64 is a dead end upgrade wise since Socket 939 A64's are just around the corner, and BTX/PCI-Express by year's end. Also considering how delayed WinXP 64 bit edition is, i'd go with the 3200+ and pocket the cash.

-Chu

 

[BullyCanadian]

id say go for the xp 3200 and try to get one of those 9800 pros that go on sale every now and then at compugeeks (its the refurb one)

 

[Vette73]

Originally posted by: Chu
Keep in mind the A64 is a dead end upgrade wise since Socket 939 A64's are just around the corner, and BTX/PCI-Express by year's end. Also considering how delayed WinXP 64 bit edition is, i'd go with the 3200+ and pocket the cash.

-Chu

OMG!!! The 754 socket is NOT dead or even dieing. There are going to be 3 sockets, 754, 939, and 940.

754 = low end
939 = high end
940 = server


Go with a athlon64 socket 754. Has a good upgrade path and more performance.
And also get a 9600 Pro. Newegg.com has one for $112 shipped.

And if you do go Athlon XP, get a 2400-2600 Mobile chip. Cheaper and will clcok as high or higher.

 

[Shockwave]

Your DAD games?? Cool.

I'd get the 939 chipset if I were you. The 754 doesnt impress me all that much.